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Twitter Ban in Nigeria Leaves Some Businesses in the Lurch
Nigeria announced Twitter’s suspension days after the platform removed a post from President Muhammadu Buhari that threatened to punish regional separatists. Most telecommunications sites have since blocked access.
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Most Americans Support Torture Against Terror Suspects: Poll
Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe torture can be justified to extract information from suspected terrorists, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, a level of support similar to that seen in countries like Nigeria where militant attacks are common.
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Nigerians Vote for Powerful State Governors
The final stage of Nigeria's election began on Saturday with voting for powerful state governors, two weeks after a presidential poll saw an incumbent leader unseated at the ballot box for the first time.
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Nigeria Votes for State Governors, Local Assemblies
Nigeria votes in gubernatorial and state assembly polls on Saturday, bringing to an end a remarkable election cycle that saw the first win for an opposition presidential candidate in the country's history.
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Nigerians to Vote for Powerful Governors in State Elections
The final stage of Nigeria's election will begin on Saturday with state governorship polls, two weeks after a presidential vote saw an incumbent leader unseated at the ballot box for the first time.
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Nigeria to Shut Borders Before Regional Polls
Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the closure of all land borders ahead of this weekend's regional elections, after a similar move was made before national polls last month, a statement said Wednesday.
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Opposition Holds Lead, Wins Key State in Tense Nigeria Vote
Nigeria's opposition leader Muhammadu Buhari today won the key prize of Lagos state in the country's general election, keeping a lead of about two million votes as results came in.
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Nigeria Awaits Tense Poll Results, UN Chief Calls for Calm
Nigerians today awaited the first results of a closely fought general election pitting President Goodluck Jonathan against ex-military ruler Muhammadu Buhari, as UN chief Ban Ki-moon called for calm after deadly riots followed 2011 polls.
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Nigerian Return to Polls Again After Technical Glitches
Nigerians hit by failures in new election technology return to the polls today, to allow them to cast their ballots in the country's close-run presidential election.
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Voting Suspended in Some Places in Nigeria: Electoral Commission
Nigeria's electoral commission on Saturday said polling in the country's presidential and parliamentary election had been suspended in some places because of glitches with new voter ID card readers.
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2 Killed in Suspected Boko Haram Attack on Polling Stations in Northeast Nigeria
At least two people were killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on polling stations in northeast Nigeria on Saturday, residents and an election official told AFP.
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Nigeria Votes in Tight Presidential Election
Nigerians headed to the polls today to elect a new president in the most closely fought election since independence, framed by Boko Haram violence, economic woes and endemic corruption in Africa's most populous nation.
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Polling Stations Open in Nigerian Presidential Election
Polling stations opened in Nigeria today, the electoral commission said, as voters went to the polls to elect a new president in what is being seen as the closest in the country's history.
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Nigeria Must Set 'High Standard' for Elections: UN
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called for transparent and peaceful elections in Nigeria on the eve of the vote that will be closely-watched by world governments.
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Nigeria Claims Key Boko Haram Success on Eve of Polling
Nigeria on Friday announced the recapture of Boko Haram's headquarters, on the eve of a knife-edge vote at which President Goodluck Jonathan is eyeing re-election against a stiff opposition challenge.
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Twitter Ban in Nigeria Leaves Some Businesses in the Lurch
Nigeria announced Twitter’s suspension days after the platform removed a post from President Muhammadu Buhari that threatened to punish regional separatists. Most telecommunications sites have since blocked access.
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Most Americans Support Torture Against Terror Suspects: Poll
Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe torture can be justified to extract information from suspected terrorists, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, a level of support similar to that seen in countries like Nigeria where militant attacks are common.
-
Nigerians Vote for Powerful State Governors
The final stage of Nigeria's election began on Saturday with voting for powerful state governors, two weeks after a presidential poll saw an incumbent leader unseated at the ballot box for the first time.
-
Nigeria Votes for State Governors, Local Assemblies
Nigeria votes in gubernatorial and state assembly polls on Saturday, bringing to an end a remarkable election cycle that saw the first win for an opposition presidential candidate in the country's history.
-
Nigerians to Vote for Powerful Governors in State Elections
The final stage of Nigeria's election will begin on Saturday with state governorship polls, two weeks after a presidential vote saw an incumbent leader unseated at the ballot box for the first time.
-
Nigeria to Shut Borders Before Regional Polls
Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the closure of all land borders ahead of this weekend's regional elections, after a similar move was made before national polls last month, a statement said Wednesday.
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Opposition Holds Lead, Wins Key State in Tense Nigeria Vote
Nigeria's opposition leader Muhammadu Buhari today won the key prize of Lagos state in the country's general election, keeping a lead of about two million votes as results came in.
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Nigeria Awaits Tense Poll Results, UN Chief Calls for Calm
Nigerians today awaited the first results of a closely fought general election pitting President Goodluck Jonathan against ex-military ruler Muhammadu Buhari, as UN chief Ban Ki-moon called for calm after deadly riots followed 2011 polls.
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Nigerian Return to Polls Again After Technical Glitches
Nigerians hit by failures in new election technology return to the polls today, to allow them to cast their ballots in the country's close-run presidential election.
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Voting Suspended in Some Places in Nigeria: Electoral Commission
Nigeria's electoral commission on Saturday said polling in the country's presidential and parliamentary election had been suspended in some places because of glitches with new voter ID card readers.
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2 Killed in Suspected Boko Haram Attack on Polling Stations in Northeast Nigeria
At least two people were killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on polling stations in northeast Nigeria on Saturday, residents and an election official told AFP.
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Nigeria Votes in Tight Presidential Election
Nigerians headed to the polls today to elect a new president in the most closely fought election since independence, framed by Boko Haram violence, economic woes and endemic corruption in Africa's most populous nation.
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Polling Stations Open in Nigerian Presidential Election
Polling stations opened in Nigeria today, the electoral commission said, as voters went to the polls to elect a new president in what is being seen as the closest in the country's history.
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Nigeria Must Set 'High Standard' for Elections: UN
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called for transparent and peaceful elections in Nigeria on the eve of the vote that will be closely-watched by world governments.
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Nigeria Claims Key Boko Haram Success on Eve of Polling
Nigeria on Friday announced the recapture of Boko Haram's headquarters, on the eve of a knife-edge vote at which President Goodluck Jonathan is eyeing re-election against a stiff opposition challenge.
